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October 4, 2023

Southwestern Medical Foundation Honors James (Jim) E. Bass, Bonnie Bass Smith, Barbara Bass Moroney, and The Rita Crocker Clements Foundation with The 2023 Sprague Award

The 2023 awardees are recognized for advancing health care through contributions of time, leadership, and resource.


September 22, 2023

The Cary Council Recognizes UT Southwestern Faculty for Promising Research

Honorees to be celebrated at Nov. 2 fundraising event, An Evening With DocStars.


September 13, 2023

UT Southwestern Selects Physician Leader Jonathan Efron, M.D., to Oversee Health System

Jonathan Efron, M.D., who led Johns Hopkins physician practice to focus on integration of clinical, research, and education missions at UTSW.


August 7, 2023

Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces New 2023 Board of Trustees Members

This year’s six new Trustees are distinguished members of the Dallas community who seek to further the mission of Southwestern Medical Foundation


June 1, 2023

Southwestern Medical Foundation Renames Heritage Society in Honor of Dr. Kern Wildenthal

Newly named Wildenthal Society recognizes those who pledge support for Southwestern Medical Foundation or UT Southwestern through estate planning.


May 11, 2023

Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces the 2023 Ho Din Award Winner

Dr. Whitney Leigh Stuard was presented with this highest honor at UT Southwestern’s May 11, 2023 commencement.


March 14, 2023

Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces New CEO, Michael McMahan

Southwestern Medical Foundation announced that Michael McMahan will become its next chief executive officer, effective March 20, 2023.


November 3, 2022

Southwestern Medical Foundation, The Cary Council, and UT Southwestern Announce $50,000 DocStar Grant Recipients Supporting Early Stage Biomedical Research in Texas

Press release highlighting the 2022 DocStars early-stage research grant recipients and photos from the event.


October 12, 2022

Southwestern Medical Foundation Honors Three Families with the 2022 Sprague Award for their Inspiring Efforts to Drive Medical Progress in North Texas

Maureen and Robert Decherd, Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich, and The Thompson Family are recognized for their extraordinary work towards advancing medical education, discovery, innovation and patient care. DALLAS – October 12, 2022 – Southwestern Medical Foundation presented The Sprague Award to Maureen and Robert Decherd, Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich, and the Thompson Family on Tuesday, […]


September 1, 2022

Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces Jere Thompson, Jr., as New Chairman

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Southwestern Medical Foundation has elected Jere W. Thompson, Jr., as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and named six new members to its Board during their recent annual meeting. New Trustees Kim Askew, Pete Chilian, Peter Brundage, Michael Kahn, Linda Kao, and Amy McKnight will bring their unique perspective and proven leadership to the Board.


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